Two Filipino NGOs, Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) and the University of the Philippines Public Administration Research and Extension Services Foundation (UPPAF), Inc., have been awarded grants from the APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0.
This fund, supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank, allocates $5 million to local organizations tackling climate change and natural disaster challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.
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ASSIST focuses on empowering communities in the Philippines with sustainable solutions, offering technical training and disaster response education.
“By leveraging the Sustainability Seed Fund, we plan to scale up through three pathways: geographic expansion into neighboring ASEAN countries, scope expansion by updating and broadening the green skills curriculum, and technological expansion by incorporating advanced delivery methods like VR, AR, and AI technologies,” said Francis Macatulad, ASSIST Executive Director.
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UPPAF is working to transform transportation systems in developing countries, focusing on reducing fossil fuel dependence and improving energy efficiency.
“With this generous funding, we aim to revolutionize paratransit systems in developing countries by addressing fossil fuel dependence, poor energy efficiency in public transport operations, and the need for inclusive and just transition,” said Dr. Noriel Christopher Tiglao, UPPAF Project Leader.
The APAC Sustainability Seed Fund, now in its second year, supports researchers and organizations using AI and cloud technologies to create sustainable solutions across the region.
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